US Open 2025: Popyrin Cruises Past Ruusuvuori in Three Sets
Alexei Popyrin books his spot in the second round with a convincing win over Ruusuvuori at the US Open 2025. Popyrin defeats Emil Ruusuvuori in straight sets, 6-3, 6-4, 7-6, at the 2025 US Open.
Emil Ruusuvuori's return to action at the 2025 US Open didn't quite go as planned. The 26-year-old Finnish tennis player, currently ranked 752nd in the ATP world rankings, exited the tournament in the first round. Ruusuvuori's protected ranking allowed him to enter the competition despite struggling with injuries and mental health issues.
Ruusuvuori has been open about his struggles with panic attacks in recent months. His protected ranking provided an opportunity for him to compete in the US Open, but he couldn't capitalize on it. Despite his challenges, Ruusuvuori's determination to return to form is evident.
Alexei Popyrin dominated the early stages of the match, breaking Ruusuvuori in the first service game and racing to a 3-0 lead. Despite Ruusuvuori's efforts to regroup, Popyrin maintained his momentum, ultimately taking the first set 6-3 with a strong service game.
The second set saw Popyrin break Ruusuvuori twice without facing a single point, but the Finnish player showed remarkable resilience, breaking back both times in the subsequent games. However, Popyrin's determination paid off when he broke Ruusuvuori for a third time to lead 5-4. He then held his serve with ease, securing a two-set advantage.
Alexei Popyrin secured a straight-set victory over Emil Ruusuvuori in the US Open first round, winning 6-3, 6-4, 7-6. The match saw both players holding their serves for the most part, but Popyrin's ability to capitalize on crucial break opportunities ultimately decided the outcome.
Emil Ruusuvuori palasi kilpakentille US Openissa! Yli kahden tunnin ottelu päättyi tappioon australialaista Alexei Popyrinia vastaan 3-6, 4-6, 6-7(3) huolimatta hienosta taistelusta.
— Suomen Tennisliitto (@tennisfi) August 26, 2025
Mahtavaa nähdä Emil takaisin kentillä 👏 kohti seuraavia pelejä! pic.twitter.com/APKg76TluE
Key Moments in the Match
Third Set Drama: One break of serve each in the third set sent the match to a tiebreak, where Popyrin's composure paid off.
Match Points: Ruusuvuori lost serve twice, giving Popyrin four match points. Although Ruusuvuori saved the first, he couldn't prevent Popyrin from wrapping up the win.
Match Details
- Score: Alexei Popyrin won 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (3) against Emil Ruusuvuori
- Duration: The match showcased Popyrin's strong service game, with 19 aces and a 62% first-serve win rate. Ruusuvuori's performance was marked by 21 backhand errors and 15 unforced backhand errors
What's Next for Popyrin
Popyrin's victory sets up a second-round match against defending champion and number one seed Jannik Sinner. Given Sinner's current form and ranking, Popyrin will need to bring his A-game to stand a chance.
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